Arizona Sonoran Copper Aims To Restart Cactus Mine <2025>
Anticipated completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and receipt of major permit amendments (including Aquifer Protection and Industrial Air permits). Q4 2026: Target for a Final Investment Decision (FID) . 2027: Expected initiation of mine construction.
Located on privately held land, the project bypasses federal nexus, allowing for a more streamlined, state-led permitting process. Arizona Sonoran Copper aims to restart Cactus mine
The company is currently executing its , focusing on operational readiness with a budget of approximately US$75 million. Located on privately held land, the project bypasses
The project benefits from its status as a former producing mine, with existing onsite water access, nearby highways, and rail lines. Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU) is actively working
Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU) is actively working to restart the (the former ASARCO Sacaton Mine), located just outside of Casa Grande, Arizona . The project aims to transform this brownfield site into one of the largest copper cathode producers in the United States. Project Overview and Economics
According to the October 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), the Cactus Project is envisioned as a long-life, low-cost operation with the following key highlights: